Media Coverage

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Communications firm reaches across generations

A baby boomer and Gen X-er have discovered that their generational diversity can be a strategic asset when interacting with customers.

Two things jump out at first blush about ­Schwegman Communications. First is the multigenerational approach the small agency brings to the workplace. Principals Jennifer Schwegman and Karen Winner match Gen X savvy with baby boomer sensibility respectively in bringing marketing strategies to their business clients. Second, there is no home office for the 16-year-old firm as it strives to keep overhead low.

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PeopleNet, a provider of integrated onboard computing and mobile communications systems, announced enhancements for its In-Cab Navigation, powered by Maptuit NaviGo, designed to make it easier for both drivers and back-office personnel to use. “These enhancements are based on driver feedback and fleet requests, reflecting the pursuit of continuous improvement to meet user needs shared by Maptuit and PeopleNet,” says Brian McLaughlin, PeopleNet chief operating officer. “Efficiency is job number one, and the new route compliance and map details provide valuable information that help drivers save time by pinpointing exact arrival locations that meet customer guidelines and more, and fleets save money by reducing out-of-route miles.”

“EPCO takes great pride in delivering quality products that help American contractors get the job done. These relationships provided the opportunity for our company and our product to be a part of history. It gives great personal meaning to recovery for this local company. We’re thrilled!”

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Engineered Products Company (EPCO) is featured in this month’s issue of Electrical News magazine for their part in the construction of the Freedom Towers in New York City. EPCO Lights Illuminate the Construction of the Freedom Towers Engineered Products Company (EPCO), a supplier of specialty lighting and wiring consumable products for electrical contractors, has announced that the interior construction of the Freedom Towers in New York City is being illuminated by nearly 1,000 of its TIGERcub 175 HID™ Type-O Temp Lights ordered by the project’s electrical contractor Five Star Electric.

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The following article, written by Seth Skydel, was published in the October issue of Transport Technology Today (T3) magazine. PeopleNet Vice President Rick Ochsendorf is quoted in the article.

EOBRS: The Big Leap

In the making for many years, the announcement by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was hardly a surprise. The coming mandate requiring most interstate motor carriers to begin using electronic onboard recorders (EOBRs) to track compliance with hours-of-service regulations is now moving toward a final rule, expected by July 2012. Enforcement is slated to begin three years later, in 2015.